Interesting way to hide screws

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khariVMember since Dec 2014Jul 1, 2015 1:55 PM CT

I came across this video today in my wanderings. I’m a nub, so it’s not surprising that I’ve never heard of doing something like this before, but for the sake of sharing, I figured I’d throw it up here and see if anyone else finds it interesting.

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Charles HarrisMember since Apr 2015Jul 1, 2015 2:01 PM CT

Cool trick

madman_usMember since Sep 2014Jul 1, 2015 2:09 PM CT

wow thats definitely cool

IlliniMember since Aug 2012Jul 1, 2015 2:09 PM CT

I have neve seen that trick…that is very cool. Thanks for sharing, KDV!

chewie17Member since Apr 2015Jul 1, 2015 2:12 PM CT

I think I would still prefer the counter sink and dowel method. if the chiselled piece isn’t exactly squared or chips out and you “lose a piece” as he said then what do you do with a finished board that cant be fixed because the chisel snapped the piece? it is neat however the dowel method leaves a more appealing (to me) finish. maybe im crazy?

RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Jul 1, 2015 2:14 PM CT

Wow. Pretty neat. I’m not sure I’m sold 100% for stain grade projects, but it’s a great idea in theory. Not sure how it would work with harder woods like oak or maple. He was using yellow pine which is soft and easier to manipulate. I may have to toy with a few scraps. Could be used to play some tricks on someone. Lol.

Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Jul 1, 2015 3:47 PM CT

chewie17 wrote:
I think I would still prefer the counter sink and dowel method. if the chiselled piece isn’t exactly squared or chips out and you “lose a piece” as he said then what do you do with a finished board that cant be fixed because the chisel snapped the piece? it is neat however the dowel method leaves a more appealing (to me) finish. maybe im crazy?

I agree 100% with Chewie. Dowel all the way. I am also with Ricky, how many pine projects are you concerned about hiding a screw. I think any harder of a wood and it will not be possible. That being said I will still file this tip away in my Trick bag.

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Jul 1, 2015 6:19 PM CT

Thanks for sharing KDV that’s a cool lil trick!

MikeyBMember since Dec 2014Jul 2, 2015 7:11 PM CT

Pretty slick

NordrawMember since Dec 2012Jul 2, 2015 7:40 PM CT

Never thought of doing that. Seems easier to just use a forstner bit and make a small hole and fill it with a dowel and cut and sand. But that is a cool idea.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jul 2, 2015 8:22 PM CT

kdv that’s a cool little trick. I’ve never thought to do that but clearly an interesting take on a traditional project.

richwoodrocketMember since May 2014Jul 2, 2015 11:53 PM CT

Could get tedious if you’re doing several screws like that.

Cool idea though.

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ChrisMember since Jun 2015Jul 3, 2015 10:14 PM CT

Neat idea, I would still go with the traditional method.

This is the kind of information that comes in handy when you are in a pinch.

ryanjbutler1Member since Jun 2015Jul 3, 2015 10:53 PM CT

Different method but probably will stick to the old way!

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ShuutrMember since Jun 2015Jul 3, 2015 11:40 PM CT

Very interesting. Never would have thought of that on my own.

bothuhead19Member since Jun 2015Jul 4, 2015 1:26 AM CT

Something out of the norm but pretty cool.

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Jul 4, 2015 1:47 PM CT

Alright trick, but I think I would rather see a small dowel. Just my 2 cents

bradboulangerMember since Jun 2015Jul 4, 2015 5:17 PM CT

Neat trick, I have never seen that one before. Seems like the traditional dowel method would be more consistent and less prone to error

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